Behind the Build

Join host Corey Hampton and guest Tyler Bonwell, Regional President at Cerris Systems, for a quick debrief about their time at ESCA Lobby Days earlier this fall. You'll hear about their experiences and the importance of our teams advocating on behalf of our ESOP in Washington. 

Join host Sydney Wickliffe and guests Luke Kotz, Senior Vice President of Technology, and TJ Huettenmueller, Enterprise Applications Manager, for a conversation about a relevant topic impacting our work and our industry: AI. In this episode, we dive into the current landscape of AI, safe and responsible use, and what lies ahead for this tool shaping the way we do our work.  Check out Cerris'...

Join host Corey Hampton for a mid-year business update with CEO Jason Evelyn and CFO Dustin DeWitt. In this conversation, you'll hear important updates about strategic planning, companywide initiatives, and an overview of our 2025 financial performance to date. 

In this episode, we explore how mental well-being is a vital part of staying safe on the job. Host Sydney Wickliffe is joined by Lara Blackert, Chief Human Resources Officer; Dan Christensen, SVP of Service at Cerris Systems; and Jonathan Key, Safety Manager at Cerris Builders, for a candid conversation about burnout, chronic stress, resilience, and the power of peer support. For more mental well-...

Join host Corey Hampton for a conversation with Cerris Systems - Phoenix Operations Manager Jack Duren for a conversation about what goes into opening a new office location, and what lies ahead for Cerris Systems in the Phoenix market. 

In this episode, you'll hear about the latest Cerris Caring Heart Foundation initiatives including our new volunteer portal, YourCause, the Employee Donation Matching program, and more. Our guests include Chairwoman of the Caring Heart Foundation Board of Directors Brandi Spoonemore, and Project Manager at Cerris Builders and Director of the Foundation Board Brady Woods. To learn more about t...

Happy ESOP Month, listeners! In this episode, we catch up with CEO Jason Evelyn and CFO Dustin DeWitt to celebrate our employee ownership. You'll also hear a quick Q3 business update and what we can expect heading into the end of 2024.

Listen in to this episode highlighting the Cerris Systems Leavenworth Correctional Campus project with Project Manager Jeremy Millard and Superintendent Jonathan Martin. You'll hear about the project's complexities and how our values play a key role on the jobsite.

Join host Erica Jones and guests COO Jacob Vogel and CFO Dustin DeWitt for our 2024 Summer Business Update. Catch up on the latest about the Cerris rebrand and hear about our latest financial updates as we head into the second half of the year.

Catch up with us about National Safety Month. During this episode, you’ll learn about safety protocols and innovation within the construction industry from Safety Directors Robert Atkinson at MMC Contractors – Kansas City and Corey Ballenger at MW Builders, alongside Tate Tyree, Director of Corporate Risk Management.

Listen to the latest episode of Behind the Build to catch business updates about our SBU identifiers, ESOP statements, and Diversity Month. Plus, you won't want to miss CEO Tim Chadwick's parting words of wisdom before his retirement kicks off at the end of this month!

Behind the Build is celebrating Women in Construction this March. Hear from MW Builders Operations Manager Ali Donoho and MMC Contractors - Las Vegas Business Development Representative Melissa Musial about how they became women in construction and the opportunities for women at our company and in the industry.

Hear from CEO-Elect Jason Evelyn and COO Jacob Vogel about their insights on the Ownership Ecosystem from a birds-eye view in our latest episode of Behind the Build, our company podcast.

Join host Erica Jones, VP of Marketing, and her guests Chief Financial Officer Dustin DeWitt and Chief People Officer Craig Woodson for the first-ever episode of the Behind the Build podcast. Conversations include a debrief on the recent ESCA Lobby Days in Washington, D.C., and the importance of our continued involvement in organizations like ESCA. You'll also hear more about the Principles o...

Join hosts Erica Jones, VP of Marketing, and Corey Hampton, Director of Corporate Communication for a conversation with ESCA CEO Stephanie Silverman about the current political landscape as it pertains to ESOPs and what ESCA is doing to champion and advocate for ESOPs like ours this year. We're proud to be a part of organizations like ESCA to ensure that we're assuming responsibility for...

Join host Erica Jones, VP of Marketing, and her guests CEO Tim Chadwick and CFO Dustin DeWitt for a conversation about the several strategic initiatives being undertaken at both the Strategic Center and in the SBUs to help us achieve The End Game and to continue building the extraordinary. Topics covered in this episode of Behind the Build include updates on our mid-year financial performance, SBU...